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Charitable Contributions

Changing lives is a way of life here at TradeWinds. These little miracles occur with the help of our community supporters, and friends in the community. Without their charitable support the quality of our services would falter, allowing the children and adults whom we serve to fall through the cracks.

If you are interested in making a gift to TradeWinds there are many ways that this can be done:

Annual Giving- These donations can be made at any time of the year for any occasion. Charitable gifts can be made in monetary donations, gifts of stock, or other ways of giving.

Bequests- This gift will allow you to fulfill your charitable wishes. Allow your memory to shine through generations of hope.

Support one of our Fundraising Events:
the Gala, Golf Scramble for Kids.

Endowment Fund: Providing for the future of the Children, The Endowment Fund offers planned giving opportunities through estate planning and insurance that care for your loved ones and fulfill your charitable wishes.

Pirate Organizations: Join the Pirates, and become part of the ongoing legend that for over thirty-four years has championed for the children of TradeWinds.

 

Last year we were fortunate to have an opportunity to build our Endowment Fund through a donor who offered to match contributions 2 for 1 up to $150,000. Incredibly, this donor has again offered a 2 for 1 matching opportunity, this year with a maximum of $200,000. Income generated by this fund will be used to provide services to children and adults with disabilities who may not otherwise receive them due to growing funding shortfalls. Hopefully with opportunities such as this 2 for 1 match, we can grow the fund to an amount that will assure, in the future, that no child or adult will go without services needed to insure their growth and well being.

Experience the Excitement of Volunteering!

Volunteering is a rewarding experience where skills can be shared or developed through firsthand experiences. Whether it is working one-on-one with a consumer, working with adults, working with children or with other volunteers on directed projects; let your individual savvy and unique style shine as you meet new friends, and make a difference in the lives around you.
- Be a friend to a person with a disability
- Driving people with visual impairments
- Teaching self help and living skills
- Helping in group homes
- Become a TradeWinds “Grandmother”
- Serving as an advocate
- Become a sponsor at a one of our fundraisers: The Gala, The Golf Scramble for Kids, and our new Tricycle Grand Prix.
- If you are interested in taking the volunteer challenge please contact Susan Abbott (219) 949-4000 ext. 245.

Affiliations

TradeWinds has many organizations to thank for its continued success. That is why each year TradeWinds tries hard to recognize these organizations for their continued devotion and support.

Board of Directors
From its creation, TradeWinds has been blessed with an outstanding team of community leaders representing its Board of Directors. TradeWinds could not have been as successful in impacting the lives of so many individuals and families if it weren’t for the dedication and commitment of our board.
Thank you to the all the past and present presidents and members who have made the mission and goal of TradeWinds real.

Lake Area United Way
Lake Area United Way has been a strong supporter of TradeWinds for over 15 years. Thanks to LAUW TradeWinds has been able to provide quality services to hundreds of special needs adults and children.

 

Pirates
Well over 30 years ago, 46 gentlemen joined together and called themselves the PIRATES. Banding together and combining their resources from: equipment, labor, materials and operating capital, they built a new agency. This new agency was christened TradeWinds Rehabilitation Center, Inc. and was built to provide a place for children with disabilities to receive services. The agency built by volunteers from labor and business and civic groups grew right along with it, determined that all children deserved a chance to succeed.
For over 30 years, the Pirates have been benefactors of TradeWinds Children’s Services, providing generous donations every year for the benefit of the children of TradeWinds. The Pirates ensure that every child receives the professional care that they need.
Thank You, Pirates!

Chambers
TradeWinds is a member of the Merrillville, Schererville, Gary, and Lakeshore Chambers of Commerce. For more information on each of the chambers, please click on the link below.
Merrillville
Schererville
Gary
Lakeshore

TradeWinds
5901 West 7th Ave
Gary, IN 46406
(219) 949-4000
(219) 944-8134